Train Edinburgh to Polegate from £172 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Polegate takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Polegate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 21m
Duration: 454 mi
Distance: £172
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Edinburgh to Polegate train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Polegate. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Polegate at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

8:55 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 4:02 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 6:02 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:38 AM
6h 1m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 12:08 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 12:38 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 1:08 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:38 AM
6h 1m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 12:08 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 12:38 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 1:08 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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